Therapeutic counseling skills of nurses working in an alcohol treatment program

In summary, this study did show a significant relationship between the nurse counselor's therapeutic counseling skills as determined on the Barrett-Lennard Relationship Inventory and the Nursing Communication Content Evaluation form. This indicates congruence between self-evaluation and client evaluation of the nurse counselor's functioning. In addition, the seven counselors demonstrated high scores in level of regard and unconditionality of regard. The lowest scores were in the areas of congruence, empathetic understanding, and willingness to be known. Levels of education and experience were not contributing factors.